I attended last evening's Easter Vigil so I could get some range time in this morning before joining the family for the ham, turkey and all the fixings. Joyous Easter to all.
I have recently done some modifications to a conventional SKS that I thought was worth sharing.....
Live fire testing with the Scythian SKS Extended Mag Release proved to be the tactical advantage design for which it was intended. Detachable magazines released out and locked back in with the firearm in the shouldered position. There is an instant access to the release handle without searching, looking, feeling around or missing the intended function. It is "right there" in the "can't miss" location and requires no extra effort, thought or concentration.
My fascination and subsequent need for this extended release modification arose out of two other recent viable revelations (duckbilless, and the ultra modified drop-free bolt) that transformed a conventional medium range battlefield carbine into a highly functional SHTF firearm of high capacity and seamless reloading capabilities. It is hard to believe that it is the same gun. The difference is that stark.
Recommendations:
1. Do the Duckbilless. With an extra stock it is completely reversible with no permanent modifications.
2. Do the double 45deg ultra modified drop-free bolt modification on a spare and properly headspaced bolt.
3. Employ the Scythian SKS Extended Mag Release with this package. Period.
Cost? Many may already have Tapco mags, an aftermarket or extra stock, and/or a spare bolt. But for those who don't, here is a scenario.
I modified three Tapco mags at $16 ea = $48
Extra bolt = $20
Scythian release (approximate shipped) = $20
Duckbilless attachment ledge = free if homemade or,
Marcus Mag Adapter (approx. shipped) = $50
Stock (if desired) =$20 (wood) to $70 (tactical)
Buying all the extras can run $150 to $200, depending on your taste in stocks, and number of mags. You can't buy an SKS-M or an AK for this money AND you can easily revert your gun back to stock, since there are no permanent modifications.
Now, what if I want to make the mods to my own gun without buying extras (utilizing the original bolt and stock)?
Mags = $48
Scythian = $20
Homemade duckbilless = $0 (time and scraps)
Bolt mod = $0 (time)
Marcus adapter = $50
So, for $68 to $118 you can do this conventional SKS transformation on a budget. The bolt will be permanently modified, and a small hole must be drilled through the stock for the Magadapter.
Compare to an SKS-M or D? $500
Cheap WASR-10? $400
I have shot all three style guns, and the converted SKS that I used this morning is a high-functioning, ergonomic tactical firearm of equal standing with the best 7.62 X 39 semi-automatic carbines.
Duckbilless modified Tapco Mag
Ultra modified Drop-Free bolt
Scythian SKS Extended Mag Release
The Marcus Magadapter
http://www.thesksmagadapter.com/
The modified (and truly tactical in terms of expediant firepower capacity) SKS
With Scythian release installed
Again. Happy and Joyous Easter to all!
I have recently done some modifications to a conventional SKS that I thought was worth sharing.....
Live fire testing with the Scythian SKS Extended Mag Release proved to be the tactical advantage design for which it was intended. Detachable magazines released out and locked back in with the firearm in the shouldered position. There is an instant access to the release handle without searching, looking, feeling around or missing the intended function. It is "right there" in the "can't miss" location and requires no extra effort, thought or concentration.
My fascination and subsequent need for this extended release modification arose out of two other recent viable revelations (duckbilless, and the ultra modified drop-free bolt) that transformed a conventional medium range battlefield carbine into a highly functional SHTF firearm of high capacity and seamless reloading capabilities. It is hard to believe that it is the same gun. The difference is that stark.
Recommendations:
1. Do the Duckbilless. With an extra stock it is completely reversible with no permanent modifications.
2. Do the double 45deg ultra modified drop-free bolt modification on a spare and properly headspaced bolt.
3. Employ the Scythian SKS Extended Mag Release with this package. Period.
Cost? Many may already have Tapco mags, an aftermarket or extra stock, and/or a spare bolt. But for those who don't, here is a scenario.
I modified three Tapco mags at $16 ea = $48
Extra bolt = $20
Scythian release (approximate shipped) = $20
Duckbilless attachment ledge = free if homemade or,
Marcus Mag Adapter (approx. shipped) = $50
Stock (if desired) =$20 (wood) to $70 (tactical)
Buying all the extras can run $150 to $200, depending on your taste in stocks, and number of mags. You can't buy an SKS-M or an AK for this money AND you can easily revert your gun back to stock, since there are no permanent modifications.
Now, what if I want to make the mods to my own gun without buying extras (utilizing the original bolt and stock)?
Mags = $48
Scythian = $20
Homemade duckbilless = $0 (time and scraps)
Bolt mod = $0 (time)
Marcus adapter = $50
So, for $68 to $118 you can do this conventional SKS transformation on a budget. The bolt will be permanently modified, and a small hole must be drilled through the stock for the Magadapter.
Compare to an SKS-M or D? $500
Cheap WASR-10? $400
I have shot all three style guns, and the converted SKS that I used this morning is a high-functioning, ergonomic tactical firearm of equal standing with the best 7.62 X 39 semi-automatic carbines.
Duckbilless modified Tapco Mag
Ultra modified Drop-Free bolt
Scythian SKS Extended Mag Release
The Marcus Magadapter
http://www.thesksmagadapter.com/
The modified (and truly tactical in terms of expediant firepower capacity) SKS
With Scythian release installed
Again. Happy and Joyous Easter to all!
